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Future Vehicles Subaru Minivan in 2007?
92 messages, Last post on Jun 19, 2006 at 4:56 PM
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Based on the ML SUV. Thing is, it costs more than the ML, not less. Usually vans cost the same or less than similar SUVs (Sienna vs. Highlander, Ody vs. Pilot, etc.). -juice
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 12, 2005 9:03 am) John |
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Similar to Subaru's VDC, with a rear power bias and traction control managing both axles. -juice
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 12, 2005 10:59 am) AWD minivans: Sienna, Benz... did I forget someone FWD minivans: MPV (dying, apparently), Quest (not real hot), Ody (still the king), Sienna (highly rated), the new Mazda5 6 seater (has 5 speed and better mpg), and the T&C (not sure how highly rated they are), Ford Freestyle (come on Ford). Must have missed someone, there sure are a lot of players here. So can Subaru step in? An R-class minus $15? The value luxury van with AWD and boxer? Is there money to be made here? John
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Not sure if Chrysler still offers the option, I know it's not compatible with sto-n-go, but they might still sell one without that option. It's missing from my buying guide if it is still sold. GM does sell an AWD version of the Uplander, though. Not much competition. -juice |
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Replying to: once_for_all (Jul 12, 2005 11:15 am) You forgot the caravan, which I believe is the best selling van for a long time now. You missed all the GM vans, Uplander, Terraza, Montana SV6 and Relay. You forgot also the Sedona, which will be all new for 2006, which is when Hyundai launches its van, the Entourage. An R-Class isn't really a minivan, I'd put it more in the field of SUVs like the SRX, FX45, X5, basically the fast car based SUVs. Good luck Subaru. This maybe the most fun to drive van yet. 
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But the R-Class is a crossover in the same manner as the Freestyle. Not that I see them competing... He's talking about AWD vans specifically, not FWD. -juice |
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Replying to: navigator89 (Jul 12, 2005 3:33 pm) If the Freestar isn't a minivan, what does Ford offer? I thought the Windstar was history. Ford should have embraced the MPV as their minivan offering, we own one and it is a well put together package. Geez the GM line: I thought there was a GM "trio" but now there are four. A good dozen minivans. Probably the Sienna will be the only AWD competitor for the Subie. John
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That's their current van, though it sells so poorly I can't blame you for not noticing it. Ford wants to cancel it and build something like the Fairlane concept, which would share Freestyle parts. -juice |
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just, strech tribeca by 5-7 inches & offer a XL Tribeca. job done. no need for subaru to get into minivan if they do this. this will compete well with minivans. |
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